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Re: losing feathers around the eye and beak
Posted by fairylights on 8/29/06

On 8/24/06, Kitty.J wrote:
> On 8/24/06, Denise wrote:
>> Hi- I am wondering if anyone has had this similar problem
>> with their bird. My bird is losing his feathers around his
>> eyes and beak. His behavior is the same. He doesnt appear
>> sick and his appitite is the same. Before I take him to
>> the vet I would like to know what this is. I thought he
>> was molting but these feathers have not grown back yet and
>> it has been a month!
>> I would apperciate any info.
>> Thanks.
>
>
> He may just be molting.. or could have mites. I would take
> him to the vet. Erlier this year someone who had a budgie
> had this happen.. it went on for a few weeks untill the
> birds illness was apparent. Remember birds will hide there
> sickness appearing normal like their other flock mates..
> untill its tooo late. When a bird shows that it is sick.. it
> is usually too late...

hello,
this is fairylights
I am new and since i saw u had a lot of post up
I decided to talk to u.
Well,
I am new,
and i don't know what exactly to do.
my friend from another bird place told me about here and I
said I would check it out so far I like it,but u see i've only
been here and the chat room,
and I would like to know what else is here.
Thanks for letting me have some of your time.
Thanks,
Amy

Posts on this thread, including this one

• losing feathers around the eye and beak, 8/24/06, by Denise.
• Re: losing feathers around the eye and beak, 8/24/06, by Kitty.J.
• Re: losing feathers around the eye and beak, 8/29/06, by fairylights .